Elderly man taken to hospital after overnight fall, Sarasota FL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, rescue crews responded to a medical emergency involving an elderly man who apparently fell overnight near South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. He was found by a neighbor after spending several hours on the ground and was transported with minor facial injuries and stable vital signs to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Sarasota FL Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Sarasota Memorial Hospital Main from Rescue 15.
00:03
Go ahead, 15.
00:05
15 is currently en route to your facility with an elderly male.
00:09
We're going to issue a TCTC.
00:11
However, patient had a syncopal fall around 10 o'clock last night.
00:16
Patient has been on the ground for the last 12 to 13 hours.
00:20
Neighbor found him this morning, roughly about an hour ago.
00:24
He has a small hematoma to the left eye.
00:28
Not complaining of any head, neck, or back pain.
00:32
Indications show he was on the floor for a while on his chest.
00:37
Patient alert and answering all questions appropriately.
00:40
Vitals are as follows.
00:41
Heart rate 96, blood pressure 140 over 70, oxygen 97% on room air, and blood sugar 122.
00:48
ALS procedures are in place.
00:49
Estimated arrival time is about 20 minutes.
00:52
If anything changes, I'll let you know.
00:55
Copy 15, we'll see you shortly.
00:57
Forgot to tell you, I think he's on medication.
01:02
Estimated stop is 15 miles.
01:05
Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
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